The Methodist Kneelers

I spend a good bit of time at Oriental's Methodist Church, which is surprising since I'm the Presbyterian pastor's wife. The Methodists are very active, the largest church in town. Prayer Shawl happens there Thursdays, and Community Chorale each Monday. I remembered on Monday how lovely their sanctuary kneeling pads are, up front, so I thought I'd share them with you. Some lady/ladies in the church made these.

They stretch across the front of the sanctuary, in front of the prayer rail.

They are themed for our geographical area, and many are nautical. I'll make the photos large, so you can really see the stitchery. Here are all eight of them:

I believe this is a dogwood, the state flower.

The cardinal is North Carolina's state bird.

North Carolina values both fisheries and pleasure sailing.

I know that's a dogwood on the right. I hope you enjoyed the beautiful handwork displayed here!